24 Months, 24 Deceptions: Y. S. Sharmila Slams Andhra Coalition Government

Andhra Pradesh Congress Committee president Y. S. Sharmila launched a sharp attack on the ruling TDP-Jana Sena-BJP coalition , accusing it of failing to deliver on major election promises and prioritising publicity over governance.

In a post on social media platform X, Sharmila described the coalition’s two-year rule as a period marked by unfulfilled assurances and governance failures , alleging that welfare schemes announced during the election campaign had not translated into real benefits for people.

Referring to the coalition’s much-publicised “Super Six” promises , she said several key commitments remained either incomplete or unimplemented . She alleged that the promised monthly financial assistance for women had not been properly rolled out, while assurances on jobs and unemployment support had not produced visible outcomes.

Sharmila also questioned the progress of welfare programmes for farmers, women, and households , claiming that several benefits were either delayed or diluted after coming to power.

Criticising the government’s approach to employment and education, she said expectations around a large-scale teacher recruitment drive had not been met. She also alleged that consumers were facing an increased financial burden despite earlier assurances of reduced electricity charges .

Raising concerns about agriculture, she pointed to unresolved issues faced by tenant farmers , including crop price instability and pending support measures. She further criticised the handling of major irrigation projects, including the long-pending Polavaram Project , alleging lack of adequate progress.

The Congress leader also flagged delays in clearing dues under fee reimbursement and healthcare schemes , stating that students and beneficiaries were being affected due to pending payments. She accused the government of neglecting welfare measures for Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Backward Classes, and minority communities .

On the political front, Sharmila alleged that the state government had failed to effectively pursue bifurcation-related commitments from the Centre. She said the administration was focused more on political alignment with the Union government than securing the state’s rightful interests.

Describing the coalition’s tenure as disappointing, she alleged that Andhra Pradesh had witnessed rising debt levels and a widening gap between election promises and actual governance , which she termed symbolic of “24 months of deception.”